Side by Side
02/04/2020This is a story about little Mouserling who desperately wants to find her 'other'. Will there be someone who will stand by her side? Think about these questions: What makes someone a 'best friend'? How does Mouserling know that the Vole is her 'other'? Do you have a 'best friend'? Task: Draw a picture of you and your best friend doing your favourite activity-you can hang it up and imagine how wonderful that will be when we are all allowed to see each other again!
Related Media
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Sophie has an unusual visitor for tea. Will there be anything left for her and her Mummy to eat? 1. How did Mummy know that it wasn't the milkman, the grocer or Daddy at the door? 2. How do you think Sophie feels about the tiger in her house? How do you know? 3. Why couldn't Sophie have a bath? 4. What was Daddy's goof idea? 5. What animal would you like to knock on your door for tea? Can you draw a picture of you and your animal visitor?
The Tale of Benjamin Bunny
A story from the works of Beatrix Potter. These stories are classics that all children should read or have read to them at some point in their childhood. As a task, after the story, ask your children to draw a picture of their favourite scene in the tale. Discuss Mr Mcgregor-why do you think the rabbits are afraid of him? Is Mr Mcgregor really a bad man?
The Dinosaur that Pooped a Planet
One boy. One space rocket. One very hungry dinosaur. And NO sandwiches! Uh-oh!
Noah's Ark
Join Ms O'Toole for a retelling of this class bible story. How many animals can you spot in the story? Can you draw a picture of Noah's Ark and some of the animals entering the boat? Talk to someone at home about how you think Noah felt when he saw the rainbow?
Buglar Bill
Enjoy the story and then try to answer these questions: 1. What does Burglar Bill like to have for his breakfast? 2. What does Burglar Bill put into his sack? 3. What makes a sound like a police car? 4. What does the baby like to eat? 5. What do Burglars Bill and Betty have as a late night snack? 6. What do the two burglars decide to do with all the things they have stolen? 7. What job does Bill have in the end?
Tyrannosaurus Drip
Join Ms O'Toole for another story. This is a tale from Julia Donaldson all about a little dinosaur who just wants to find where he belongs but will he ever get there?